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chunkichik
21-03-2005, 04:38
Can you see your Villa from up there Rosie[msnwink]
We had hoped to fly over our villa Anita, but the wind wasn't in the right direction this time, so we will just have to try again next time [msnwink]
Al took all the video and I took the pics, not up to Snapper's standards but hey we enjoyed it [msnsmile2]
Ray&Sarah
21-03-2005, 12:05
What a view! Looks like you had a lovely day for it too.[msnsmile2]
LiesaAnna
21-03-2005, 13:19
so good!!
i love them all!!! so different from disney (not that i'm complaning!!)
but very nice well done!![msnwink]
Think I would have had me doubts about a balloon flight - looks great but I just get a bit nervous with heights[xx(]
Cruella DeVilla
21-03-2005, 18:51
Don't forget to tell everyone you ended up crash landing in a Orange grove, upside down in the basket!!!!!!!!![laugh]
Looks lovely Rosie, one of those great Florida hazy mornings that turn into sunshine. You definitely wouldn't get me anywhere near one of those balloons though! [sick][sick][sick]
Hi Rosie
Looks like great fun. I would love to do that but not sure about the rest of the family - hubby definitely wouldn't as he doesn't like heights - shame! I think you've got me hooked now that I've seen your pictures though! How long does the flight last? Oh yes, and how much if you don't mind me asking?
Gorgeous photos Rosie. It looks like one of those must do experiences.
CarolAnn
21-03-2005, 20:19
Shocked at the number of balloons too[:O] I can honestly say I have never seen any when visiting, It looks so spectacular Rose, what an adventure, and a wonderful gift too[msnsmile2]
Rosie,where about's do you take off from?
The flights last anything from 45 minutes to over an hour, we were actually up for nearly 2 hours and had to land somewhere as we were running out of fuel, hence the landing in the orange groves [msnsmile2]
Paul, we took off about 5 miles up the 27 from the 192 junction and we were meant to land at Wallabys on Dean Steel road, just off the 27, but didnt quite make it, and ended up nearer Auburndale than Orlando LOL.
It really wasn't scary at all, and I will do it again next time I'm there [msncool]
Wow Rose that looks brilliant, I just have got to do it !!!!
foreplay
24-03-2005, 05:45
And to think that on March 6th, I sat on the patio of a Highlands Reserve villa watching those very balloons pass over while enjoying my morning coffee. Such a small world.
LiesaAnna
24-03-2005, 12:07
i've been lying on my back floating in the pool and seen the balloons go over!
have see one come down sooooooooo low and didnt see it go back up again!! they look so fantastic!! hope anyone else that does posts photos!!!! pleeeeeeeeeeeeeze[msnwink]
chrizzy100
24-03-2005, 18:55
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by LiesaAnna
i've been lying on my back floating in the pool and seen the balloons go over!
have see one come down sooooooooo low and didnt see it go back up again!! they look so fantastic!! hope anyone else that does posts photos!!!! pleeeeeeeeeeeeeze[msnwink]
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I sit in bed and watch them come over our place....I'm not a great fan of low things in the sky.....you'd think I was around 70 if your knew why.......[msneek]...but I can watch from indoors OK......
LiesaAnna
24-03-2005, 18:59
chrizzy your such a lucky girl!!!!
come on get your camera and start snapping!!
eagleydo
24-03-2005, 19:22
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by LiesaAnna
i've been lying on my back floating in the pool and seen the balloons go over!
have see one come down sooooooooo low and didnt see it go back up again!! they look so fantastic!! hope anyone else that does posts photos!!!! pleeeeeeeeeeeeeze[msnwink]
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I too have been in the pool when they flew over, this was the year before last and it was a magical moment. It was my early morning swim and all the rest of the family were asleep. Didn't get a picture, wish I had. [angel]
Lilyvazz
24-03-2005, 23:08
Great pics Rosie [msnsmile2]
ORLANDO_MAGIC
25-03-2005, 13:00
I have a balloon flight lined up in a couple of weeks and now after seeing your great photo's i'm even more excited about it than i was before.
Thanks for sharing.
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As our house is on Highlands Reserve, we often see them gently rising over the tops of the trees. One of my guests last month was sitting outside drinking an early morning coffee when she heard a whooshing sound. Thinking it was the irrigation switching on on the golf course, she looked up and saw the balloons floating by just above the house. She was so surprised how close they were and said 'I thought they were dropping in for breakfast!!' I don't like heights so wouldn't dare to try it.
Debra
chrizzy100
25-03-2005, 18:16
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by LiesaAnna
chrizzy your such a lucky girl!!!!
come on get your camera and start snapping!!
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I'm there next month......if I see them I'll take a pic or two.......remembering to put on some clothes before running out the patio doors so I don't scare the neighbours....... .[msnoo][msneek][msnscared]
LiesaAnna
25-03-2005, 19:05
and make up!![msnwink]
i was watching yet another programme of florida this morning (sorry chrizzy) and it showed all the balloons going up, one we saw when we were there was a purple one with different colouring around it!! it was a great programme,
LiesaAnna
25-03-2005, 19:07
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by ORLANDO_MAGIC
I have a balloon flight lined up in a couple of weeks and now after seeing your great photo's i'm even more excited about it than i was before.
Thanks for sharing.
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John you really must!!! they are brilliant!! am thinking about it myself but not sure they will just hover 6 ins from the ground!
Rosie, who did you book your flight through? Other half has a special birthday this Aug but after April we're not sure when we'll be out again. It would be nice if I could present him with some kind of voucher but the actual flight be booked when we go out again - perhaps the wind might be in the right direction for a trip over our building site or maybe finished (Huh only been 18 months wait so far) villa next visit.
Magical Dreams
31-03-2005, 22:35
Just amazing!
This is a must do for us next time we are there!!